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Family Fun! Historical Reenactment! A River Thru History: The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

momma mija, Neighbor
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Step back 200 years into Chicago's past!

A River Thru History is an early American party with
all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River.


Enjoy a family-friendly event of:

  • Authentic period food
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Canoe Races
  • Tomahawk throwing
  • Battle Skirmishes & Canon
  • Kid Games & Trading Post
  • and much more...
Free Parking in the UPS parking lot at Willow Springs Road and 75th Street. Enter from 75th St. There will also be a Free Shuttle Bus to the Rendezvous site.

Visit www.ariverthruhistory.com for more information

Our Rendezvous runs Saturday, September 6th from 10am-5pm, and Sunday, September 7th from 10am-4pm.

Teachers! Bring your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class to our Friday, Sept. 5th "School Day"!

Sponsored by
The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority
and the
Forest Preserve District of Cook County,
in cooperation with the
Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors' Bureau.






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